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The Safe Environment For Every Kid Model: Analyzing Demographics Related To Higher Risks Of Child Maltreatment In High-Risk Pediatric Population, Hannah Redding Jan 2021

The Safe Environment For Every Kid Model: Analyzing Demographics Related To Higher Risks Of Child Maltreatment In High-Risk Pediatric Population, Hannah Redding

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Background: The Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) screener was developed by Dr. Howard Dubowitz for primary care clinicians to identify and address risk factors for child maltreatment. The instrument queries parents/guardians regarding their families' needs (e.g. food insecurity) and screens for depressive symptoms in the parent/guardian.

Objective: To examine the frequency of social determinants of health (e.g., food insecurity) and its correlates using the SEEK screener during pediatric visits at a Federally Qualified Health Center in south central Ohio.

Design/Methods: The SEEK screener was distributed to parents/guardians (PG) at Rocking Horse Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center …